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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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